Christ the King November 25, 2018 W e l c o m e t o E m a n u e l If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind, please see an usher or ask any of Emanuel s parishioners.
WELCOME! If you are visiting, we pray that your time together is filled with joy and love. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become part of our community of faith here at Emanuel Lutheran. Please let one of the ushers or the Pastor know. HYMNS are taken from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Service Book & Hymnal (the red book in the pew rack), unless otherwise indicated. PLEASE SILENCE AND REFRAIN FROM USING phones and other electronic devices during the Service. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING COFFEE AND FOOD INTO THE CHURCH. EMANUEL NEWS: If you do not receive the Weekly Emanuel News by email there are printed copies at the back of the Church or ask one of the ushers. LITURGICAL COLOR: The final day of the church year uses white, a festive color suggesting light, joy, and the celebration of our Lord. The congregation is invited to stand for the parts of the Service that are marked with an asterisk *. If you are unable to stand you may remain seated. SERVING THIS SUNDAY Presider/Preacher... The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Assisting Minister... Monica Swanson Acolyte and Crucifer... Alejandro Morales and Xavier Morales Lectors...Randy Olson (8:00 AM) and Roland Johnson (10:00 AM) Greeters... Patti and Mebet Farquhar Communion Preparer (8:00 AM)... Xavier Morales Communion Preparer (10:00 AM)... Val and Craig McDonald Coffee Hour... Post Thanksgiving Pie Fest - Modeen Scholarship Recipients Director of Music... Jonathan Reuning-Scherer The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Gene Mitchell by his family. 2
Christ the King November 25 2018 PRELUDE WELCOME Litanies by Alain During the prelude, the congregation is invited into a time of silent prayer. TEMPLE TALK Jubilee 2020 George Reider * CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who calls us into an everlasting hope, who guides us to springs of the water of life, who enlightens us with the spirit of wisdom. C: Amen. P: One with the communion of saints in all times and places, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. P: O God, our merciful redeemer, C: we confess the ways we live only for ourselves. We fail to see you in our neighbor s face. We turn our ears from voices that cry out. We pass by the hungry and the oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sin and strengthen us for service to all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake, God forgives you all your sin. Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad, beloved people of God. C: Amen. * OPENING HYMN Crown Him with Many Crowns 855 3
* GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirt, be with you all. C: And also with you. * PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen The congregation may be seated. The Children are invited to come forward. ACCLAMATION God Has Spoken CHILDREN S MESSAGE ACCLAMATION God Has Spoken READING: Revelation 1:4b-8 4b Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion 4
forever and ever. Amen. 7 Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. 8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Word of God, word of Life C: Thanks be to God. PSALM: Psalm 93 1 The Lord is king, robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. The Lord has made the world so sure that it can- not be moved. 2 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; you are from everlasting. R 3 The waters have lifted up, O Lord, the waters have lifted up their voice; the waters have lifted up their pounding waves. 4 Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, mightier is the Lord who dwells on high. 5 Your testimonies are very sure, and holiness befits your house, O Lord, forever and for- evermore. R 5
* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION * GOSPEL: John 18:33-37 P: The holy gospel according to John C: Glory to you, O Lord. 33 Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? 35 Pilate replied, I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done? 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here. 37 Pilate asked him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. SERMON P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ * HYMN OF THE DAY Beautiful Savior 838 6
* THE APOSTLES CREED P: Let us confess our faith, in the words of the Apostles Creed. C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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 After each petition P: Lord in your Mercy C: Hear our Prayer. * PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. We offer each other a sign of God s peace. OFFERING Soon Ah Will Be Done Emanuel Choir 7
* PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS P: We offer our gifts our time, our talent, and our treasure - to God, in thanksgiving for all that God has given us. * OFFERING PRAYER P: Together, let us pray... C: Creator God, you made everything, and you provide for every need. The bread we break and the wine we pour come from you. As we eat and drink with thanksgiving, fill us with your love; let that love flow through us to others; and join us to the saints before us in a holy and boundless communion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen * THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 8
C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: * HOLY, HOLY * EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 9
* LORD'S PRAYER C: 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. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen * INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Hunger no more. Thirst no more. Come to the banquet of life. LAMB OF GOD 10
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All are welcome The sacrament is offered using the practice of intinction. Please dip the bread into either the red wine or white grape juice. Gluten-free wafers are offered on a special tray, along with contaminant-free glasses of wine and grape juice. Please indicate your need to the Communion Servers. If you are unable to come forward, please let the usher know and we will be happy to bring communion to you. Those who prefer not to commune are invited to come forward for a blessing. Children will receive a goldfish cracker as a reminder of God s love for them. COMMUNION MUSIC Thine the Amen 826 We Will Glorify Emanuel Choir * POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: May the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in His grace. C: Amen. * PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: Sovereign God, in this meal you give us a foretaste of the great feast to come. Keep us faithful to you, that we, with all your saints, may at length celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. * BLESSING P: The love of God surround you; the grace of Christ release you; and the Holy Spirit be your guide and strength, now and forevermore. C: Amen 11
* CLOSING HYMN He is Exalted * DISMISSAL P: Led on by the saints before us, go in peace to serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Please join us downstairs in Luther Hall for coffee, fellowship and pie 12
NEW MEMBERS We will have our second New Member session today! During this session new members will have a chance to meet the Emanuel staff, hear what they do and be able to ask questions. We will have pizza! FIRST ANNUAL EMANUEL PIE FEST ON NOVEMBER 25 Join us in Luther Hall as the Modeen Scholarship recipients will be serving pies to the congregation during coffee hour. ST. LUCIA COFFEE RECEPTION HOSTS NEEDED We are looking for more ladies to help with pouring coffee and serving delicious cardamom buns and spicy ginger cookies December 7th. If you have ever had a child in the festival, or have been it in yourself, you know how nice it is to have that traditional gathering up in the gym. Come join us and be a part of this community welcoming event! Please call Lisa Martin 860.929.0708 for more information. SWEET & SAVORY CELEBRATION We will have a Sweet & Savory Celebration of New Members, New Americans and Stewardship on December 9th. All are invited to bring a sweet or savory dish to share hot or cold! We ll have the ovens in Luther Hall available to keep things warm. SENIOR/COMMUNITY LUNCHEON DECEMBER 13 TH Join Pastor Paula and Pastor Elizabeth for lunch on December 13 at 12:00 noon. There is a sign-up sheet in Luther Hall. 13
RECONCILIATION IN CHRIST (RIC) This week there will be an RIC Information table in Luther Hall staffed by members of the Core Team. Ask your questions and find out what becoming an RIC congregation means and why it matters. CHRISTMAS MINISTRY FOR SPROUT CHILDREN Our Christmas Ministry for the 30 children and 5 helpers who attend our Saturday morning SPROUT program is now underway. We are offering you the opportunity to purchase a Christmas gift, or fill a Christmas stocking for one of our SPROUT children. We ask that each stocking or gift be of a value of $25.00 so the gifts are comparable for each child. You can pick up a child s stocking to fill or a name, complete with age, gender and some information about the child down in Luther Hall on November 25 th, or December 2 nd. All gifts and stockings are due back in Luther Hall on December 9 th, as we will give them to the children on the following Saturday, December 15 th. If you don t want to shop but would like to contribute, monetary donations are also welcome. Please see Terri Dwyer in Luther Hall, or contact her at terri.dwyer@comcast.net or (860)521-0714. Thank you for your ongoing support of this popular and important program. UPCOMING EVENTS AT EMANUEL November 25 RIC Info Table in Luther Hall November 25 First Annual Emanuel Pie Fest November 30 Friday Night Program at 3:30 PM 9:00 PM December 1 Sprout at 10:00 AM December 1 Church by the Pond 12:30 3:30 PM December 2 Preschool Students receive Prayer Pillows December 7 Lucia at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM December 8 Sprout at 10:00 AM December 9 Sweet & Savory Celebration of New Members, New Americans and Stewardship December 13 Senior/Community Luncheon at 12:00 noon December 14 Friday Night Program at 3:30 PM 9:00 PM December 15 Sprout at 10:00 AM December 16 Hymn Sing at 8:00 AM Service. Nativity Festival at the 10:00 AM Service December 23 One Service at 10:00 AM December 24 Services at 5:00 and 11:00 PM 14
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Please remember the following individuals in your prayers. Joy Hackett Clayton Medling Elyanna Roman Yvonne Gardner Carol Johnson Karin Gottier Homebound: Rudy Peterson Elaine Wilson Joan Feldmann Doris Barron Burt Hedling Betty Fairchild Betty-Lois Benson Inger Swanson Beverly Swanson SERVING NEXT SUNDAY Presider/Preacher... The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Assisting Minister... Janice Favreau Acolyte and Crucifer... Gavin Emmons and Aron Kiehne Lectors... Randy Olson (8:00 AM) and Janice Favreau (10:00 AM) Greeters... Jennifer Jarvis, Olivia & Ethan Communion Preparer (8:00 AM)... Nelson Gottier Communion Preparer (10:00 AM)... tbd Coffee Hour... Lucia Cast & Parents Director of Music... Jonathan Reuning-Scherer Emanuel Lutheran Church 311 Capitol Avenue Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Office: 860-525-0894 Emergency: 860-365-9510 www.emanuelhartford.org www.facebook.com/emanuelhartford The Reverend Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Senior Pastor extension 2 PastorPaula@emanuelhartford.org The Reverend Elizabeth Krentz-Wee Visitation Pastor extension 3 PastorElizabeth@emanuelhartford.org Jonathan Reuning-Scherer Director of Music Jonathan.rs@emanuelhartford.org Jeff Potter Christian Education Jeff.Potter@emanuelhartford.org Jane Wunder Operations Manager extension 5 Jane.Wunder@emanuelhartford.org Naomi Ngoma Community Life & Outreach extension 4 Naomi.Ngoma@emanuelhartford.org John Franzis Administrative Assistant extension 0 John.Franzis@emanuelhartford.org Rachid Chelali Sexton 16