November 29, 2015 1 st Sunday in Advent We Preach Christ Crucified ~1 Corinthians 1:23 An Affiliate of the Church of the Lutheran Confession www.clclutheran.org 9:00am Sunday School/Bible Class 10:00am Divine Service Visit us at: www.fdllutheran.com Church/Office (920) 922-7421 Pastor Neal Radichel Principal Dave Bernthal Teacher Jenn Ohlmann Altar cloths are purple; the color of royalty signifies Christ s rule in His eternal Kingdom. Welcome to all! This week s focus: Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus. Hebrews 12:1b-2a Today s service liturgy (how God serves us) and hymns: Tan Supplement p12 702:1-4 394 409 702:5-7 Pre-service Psalm 25 (Red Hymnal pg.128) ~ Opening Bells / Prayer Our worship service centers and glorifies our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please turn off your cell phones to avoid distraction.
THE INVOCATION THE ORDER OF SERVICE I. WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR LORD We invoke ( call upon ) the name of our Triune God. PASTOR: We begin our Savior s divine service today in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. CONGREGATION: Amen! OPENING HYMN: #702:1-4 [Tan Supplement] CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SINS We come before God recognizing that we are sinful and daily need His forgiveness. P: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve Him as His dear children. But we have disobeyed Him and deserve only His wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to Him and plead for His mercy. ALL: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from conception. In countless ways I have sinned against You and do not deserve to be called Your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to Your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt. P: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He has removed your guilt forever. You are His own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to His will! ALL: (speaks) Amen! LORD, HAVE MERCY II. WE PRAISE OUR LORD KYRIE
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST GLORIA IN EXCELSIS PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray... through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Congregation (speaks): Amen. III. OUR LORD SPEAKS TO US 1 ST SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ 1 CHRONICLES 18 1 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its towns from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then he defeated Moab, and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought tribute. 3 And David defeated Hadadezer king of Zobah as far as Hamath, as he went to establish his power by the River Euphrates. 4 David took from him one thousand chariots, seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand foot soldiers. And David also hamstrung all the chariot horses, except that he spared enough of them for one hundred chariots. 5 When the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David killed twenty-two thousand of the Syrians. 6 Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought tribute. So the LORD preserved David wherever he
went. 7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. 8 Also from Tibhath and from Chun, cities of Hadadezer, David brought a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and the articles of bronze. 9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, 10 he sent Hadoram his son to King David, to greet him and bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him (for Hadadezer had been at war with Tou); and Hadoram brought with him all kinds of articles of gold, silver, and bronze. 11 King David also dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold that he had brought from all these nations -- from Edom, from Moab, from the people of Ammon, from the Philistines, and from Amalek. 12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah killed eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. 13 He also put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went. 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and administered judgment and justice to all his people. 15 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Shavsha was the scribe; 17 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers at the king's side. 2 ND SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ HEBREWS 5:1-11 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; 6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives." 7 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? 8 But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. 9 Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. 11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. P: Blessed are they who hear the Word of God and keep it! OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ EXPLANATION TO APOSTLES CREED I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sin, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with His holy,
precious blood and His innocent suffering and death. He did this that I should be His very own, live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in eternal righteousness, innocence, and joy; just as He is risen from death, lives and reigns in eternity. This is most certainly true. CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY: #394 [Red Hymnal] But Jesus said, Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. " ~Matthew 19:14 AUDIO/VIDEO IN CRYROOM FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO NEED A BRIEF REMINDER SERMON MEDITATION read/watch sermons and services online at www.fdllutheran.org Jesus said, " Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" ~Luke 11:28 Hebrews 12:1-2 (2 nd Lesson underlined) Prepare for the One who Prepared for You! THE OFFERTORY We Offer God our hearts again, praying for His Spiritual blessings! SERMON HYMN: #409 [Red Hymnal] IV. WE OFFER OURSELVES TO OUR LORD AN OFFERING OF THANKFUL HEARTS TO THE LORD So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7 Offering Solo: TLH #424 N. Radichel / A. Gullerud arrangement FOLLOWED BY THE OFFERING HYMN: [Red Hymnal #568:1,3]
We praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator, In grateful devotion our tribute we bring; We lay it before Thee, We kneel and adore Thee, We bless Thy holy name, glad praises we sing. With voices united our praises we offer, To Thee, great Jehovah, glad anthems we raise. Thy strong arm will guide us, Our God is beside us, To Thee, our great Redeemer, fore'er be praise. SPECIAL PRAYERS ~ GENERAL PRAYER ~ LORD S PRAYER V. OUR LORD BLESSES US THE BENEDICTION - The blessing given by God for His people (Numbers 6:24-26). 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. ALL: Amen! CLOSING HYMN: #702:5-7 [Tan Supplement] ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to all! Guests, please sign our guest book in entryway and we hope you will come and join us again! Questions? (920) 922-7421 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: If the LORD wills, we will do this or that. James 4:15 *Online calendar at FDLlutheran.com / or go to facebook.com/fdl.lutheran Council, Ladies, & other minutes are online under Our Church / Documents Nov 29 Sun Usher Team #1: Lowell B, Rodney K, Tyler K, John S, Alex S, Steve S Organist: Mrs. Fillmore / Counter: Don S 9a Sunday School / Bible Class on Paul s Letter to the Galatians 10a Divine Service /11a Choir /11:15a Public School Catechism Dec 2 Wed 10a Midweek Advent Service Dec 4 Fri 1:30p 75ers Christmas Party Dec 6 Sun Usher Team #2: Don S, Pete A, Mark R, Don G, Gene M, Stuart P Organist: Mrs. Fillmore / Counter: Don E CHURCH 9a Sunday School / Bible Class on Paul s Letter to the Galatians DECORATING 10a Divine Service /11a Choir /11:15a Public School Catechism UPCOMING DATES: Dec 8 Tue 6p LM Ladies Christmas Party Dec 13 Sun 11a Special Voters Meeting Discuss Building, Pastor Help, Organ Dec 20 Sun 1:30p Christmas Caroling Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:00pm Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 at 10:00am GET LMNEWS TEXTED TO YOUR PHONE = Just Text LMNEWS to 84483 CHURCH CLEANERS ARE NEEDED for December! Sign up on bulletin board to volunteer for ONE WEEK time slots. The 2016 calendar will be up soon! Please serve where you re able.
LM Ladies Christmas Party is Tuesday, December 8 th beginning at 6:00pm. Please bring dish to pass and 2 dozen cookies for shut-ins. Secret Pals will be revealed and gifts will be exchanged. If you don t have a Pal yet you re welcome to bring a gift to exchange with others. CHRISTMAS BOXES have been placed by our Ladies Aid in the back of church if you desire to give a monetary gift to our Luther Memorial Called Workers and/or our Immanuel Professors. SERVING THE LORD The Church Council is seeking eligible and willing men of the congregation to be nominated for the Church Council in the New Year. May the LORD give you the same willing heart as Samuel: Speak LORD, for Your servant hears! Please talk to President Mike Siippert for more information. CLC Call News - Gethsemane Lutheran, Spokane Valley WA, has called the Rev. Michael Gurath, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran, Phoenix AZ. <> The Commissioning of CLC Foreign Missionary Peter Evensen will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday, December 18 th (a few hours prior to the ILC Christmas Concert) at Messiah Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI. FRUITS OF FAITH PAST WEEK / FOR THE YEAR Bible Class 23 Worship 117/151 LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN CONFESSION Budgetary ($3365 budgeted per week) Budgetary ($606 budgeted per week) $5257 LM General Budget + Thanksgiving $404 CLC General Budget Non-Budgetary Non-Budgetary $37 LM School $5 ILC Student Aid Fund $13 LM Student Aid Fund $5 ILC Building Fund $ LM Debt Retirement $ ILC Improvement Fund $45 LM Maintenance & Improvements $15 Mission Development-(MDF) $12 LM Local Missions/Outreach $0/67 Project Kinship/Orphanage $20 LM Other: Future Fellowship Fund $50 CLC Other: Foreign Memorial gift (Designated): LM A/C ($5) LM Budgetary $175,000 (YTD Jan-Dec 47/52 wks) $137,625 LM $158,155 $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000$125,000$150,000$175,000 CLC Budgetary $31,500 (YTD July-June 21/52 wks) CLC $11,421 $12,146 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 Received Budget Received Budget IN OUR PRAYERS If you are hospitalized, please let pastor know if you would like a visit! In the Hospital or on Hospice: Frieda Birkheim is on hospice at Brookdale Shut-ins: Pearl Becker (N6329 Colonial Dr), Frieda Birkheim (Brookdale House), Evelyn Chase (Lutheran Home), Jim Fillmore (363 Taft St), Eileen Gantner (Woodlands), Ed Jacobs (868 W Scott St), Gloria Jacobs (Woodlands), Doris Kaiser (Woodlands), Jeanette Keipe (675 S. Main St.), John Lenburg (769 Mustang Ln), Marion Mach (Lutheran Home), Verdelle Manowske (Lakeshore, Oshkosh), Dorothy Schmolesky (101 Western Ave #311-A), Jim Steffen (N8652 Linden Beach Rd), Leah Wirkus (St. Peter s Place), Ruth Woller (Terrace Place, Seboygan)