The Saints Are Alive!

The Saints Are Alive! Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003

Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod Proclaim the wonders God has done! Pastor Timothy Hartwig Church Office: 507-385-1386 Cell Phone: 507-382-6826 Email: pastorhartwig@gmail.com Website: peacemankato.com Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Phone: 507-385-7752 Email: joslynmoldstad@gmail.com November 13, 2016 Divine Service Sunday 8:30 & 10:45 AM 2 Third Sunday of End Time Saints Triumphant 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. 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 Almighty God and Savior, You have set the final day and hour when we shall be delivered from this world of sin and death. Keep us ever watchful for the coming of Your Son that we may sit with Him and all Your holy ones at the marriage feast in heaven; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. For the Children A Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service. Facilities Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side.

The Divine Service with Holy Communion Rite 2, p. 60 Opening Hymn: #59, Lord of All Hopefulness 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: Let us bow before the Lord and confess our sins. C: O almighty God, merciful Father, I a poor, miserable sinner, confess to You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them, and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being. P: I ask each of you, in the presence of God who searches the heart: Do you confess that you have sinned, and do you repent of your sins? C: I do. P: Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in His name? C: I do. P: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office as a called and ordained servant of the word, announce the grace of God to all of you, and in the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. May He comfort your heart by His holy Absolution, and strengthen you by His Sacraments, that your joy may be full. Peace be with you! C: Amen. The Introit P: A great multitude which no one could number stood before the throne and before the Lamb. Clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands. Crying out in a loud voice, saying: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! The Gloria Patri 4

The Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy) 5

The Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory to God in the Highest) 6

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The Salutation The Collect P: Let us pray one God, now and forever. 8

The Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 17 "Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. 19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. 20 "Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed. 21 They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. 23 They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. 24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD. 9

The Epistle 2 Thessalonians 2:13 3:5 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance. The Verse of the Day P: Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple. Alleluia. (Revelation 7:15a) The Alleluia The Holy Gospel P: The Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday of End Time Saints Triumphant is written in the 20 th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, beginning at the 27 th verse. 10

The Gospel Luke 20:27-38 27 Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. 28 "Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and have children for his brother. 29 Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a woman and died childless. 30 The second 31 and then the third married her, and in the same way the seven died, leaving no children. 32 Finally, the woman died too. 33 Now then, at the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?" 34 Jesus replied, "The people of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35 But those who are considered worthy of taking part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, 36 and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God's children, since they are children of the resurrection. 37 But in the account of the bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord 'the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive." 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; 11

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: #554:1,3,4,8, For All the Saints 8:30 verse 1 Youth Choir; 2 Women; 3 Men; 4,6 Youth Choir; 7 All The Sermon: Luke 20:27-38 The Saints Are Alive! P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto everlasting life. Amen. The Offertory Verse 12

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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 Prayer of the Church 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. 14

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; who in the multitude of Your saints did surround us with so great a cloud of witnesses that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us and, together with them, may receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 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 15

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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. 17

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The Distribution Distribution Hymn #553, Behold a Host, Arrayed in White 10:45 - Adult Choir: Thee We Adore Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee, Who in thy sacrament art pleased to be; Both flesh and Spirit in thy presence fail, Yet here thy presence we devoutly hail. Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God: Cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; Increase our faith and love, that we may know The hope and peace which from thy presence flow. O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, May what we thirst for soon our portion be, To gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, The vision of thy glory and thy grace. Plainchant Tune (Adoro Te Devote) arr. Ralph M. Johnson Text: Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274) trans. James R. Woodford; Distribution Hymn #558, From All Thy Saints in Warfare The Nunc Dimittis 19

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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. 21

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. 22

Closing Hymn #592, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Thank you to those who served in our service today: Communion Assistants: Eric Woller, Nick Hauman; Youth Choir; Accompanist: Amanda Madson; Adult Choir; Organist: John Baumann; The ushers; Cover Artwork: Don Moldstad. To God be the Glory! Announcements This week at Peace: Sunday: 8:30 AM Divine Service with Holy Communion 9:40 AM Sunday School Adult Bible Class 10:45 AM Divine Service with Holy Communion 5:30 PM CROSSED Tuesday: 9:00 AM Solid Grounds Bible Study Wednesday: 4:00 PM Confirmation Class Youth Choir 7:00 PM Adult Choir Sunday: 8:30 AM Divine Service 9:40 AM Sunday School Adult Bible Class 10:45 AM Divine Service Important upcoming events: November 23, 6:30 PM Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service November 30, Dec. 7, 14, 5:15 PM Advent Suppers, groups 1, 2, 3 November 30, Dec. 7, 14, 6:30 PM Advent Worship Services December Group 6 Refreshments, Group 4 - Greeters 23

A wonderful opportunity to grow the Building Fund!! A member has offered to match donations to the Building Fund, given from October 1 st through December 31 st, up to $5,000. You can double your impact by donating during this time! Write building fund on the memo line of your check or put cash in an envelope marked building fund. There are plain envelopes on the desk in the office if you need one. As of 11/6, $4,710.23 of $5,000 has been raised. Join CROSSED today from 5:30-7:00pm for making homemade pizza and a devotion. Come hungry and ready to bake! Gluten-free options will also be available. Mothers, you are welcome to join us Wednesday mornings at Mt. Olive Church for the Moms On a Mission (M.O.M.s) bible study. We are doing a study on the book, Family Vocation, by Veith and Moerbe. New members welcome any time! The study officially begins at 8:40, but you can drop children off in childcare beginning at 8:10 and have fellowship with other mothers in the social hall until the study begins. Direct any questions to Kristen Lukasek, 507-382-7963 or mattlukasek@yahoo.com. Youth Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 4:00pm. All children from 2 nd grade and up are invited to join! Any questions, please contact Anna Tecken at atecken@blc.edu or 712-539-8745. Adult Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7:00pm. New members are welcome! Any questions, please contact Eric Harstad at 507-514-2311 or emh_music@hotmail.com. Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool held Parent/Teacher Consultation on Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11. Many thanks to all parents for the great visit. We have been emphasizing honoring our fathers and our mothers and practicing the reciting of the fourth commandment. This fit in so well with our discussion on families and the Bible stories of Moses. Pastor Hartwig emphasized Holy Baptism for our preschoolers in chapel this week. If you would like to register your child in our Christ-centered get-your-child-ready for Kindergarten preschool, please call Joslyn at 385-7752. Holiday Pie Bake Sale, November 20 th! The Moms On a Mission (M.O.M.s) bible study group will be having a bake sale the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 20. Fresh baked, homemade pies will be available just in time for your Thanksgiving celebrations. Cherry, pumpkin, pecan, and apple will be available for a free will donation. All monies collected will go towards our childcare expenses for our Spring 2017 Session. To watch our services live, go to: www.peacemankato.com/live-streaming. The service will start automatically when it is live (8:30AM). For recorded services, go to www.vimeo.com/peacemankato and you can choose which service you want to watch. 24

Adopt a Family for Christmas! Did you know? Each night, 11 families are provided shelter in Mankato at the Theresa House and Welcome Inn. Last year in Mankato, 1,015 individuals sought out emergency shelter. 47% were children under the age 18. Approximately 1 in 10 homeless adults have served in the military. We can make a difference for people who are struggling with homelessness in Mankato. Peace Lutheran Church has adopted five families through Partners for Affordable Housing and will be putting together Christmas packages for each of these families. Stay tuned for more information about specific donations that will be needed. Questions? Contact Laura Harstad: musik23@hotmail.com or (262) 955-4643 Last week at Peace: 288 Bethany Lutheran College Events Bethany's fall play is Icehouse by Peter Bloedel. Performance dates are matinee on Sun., November 13 at 2:00 p.m, Fri. and Sat. November 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Order tickets at theatre.blc.edu or call the box office on weekdays between 1-5 p.m., 344-7374. $10 for all ages. Out of Atheism & Agnosticism - Monday, Nov. 14th at 7PM at Bethany College, Meyer Hall room 101, there will be a panel discussion by three former atheists / agnostics who are now Christians. Come and hear about their former way of thinking and their transition to Lutheranism. Everyone is invited to attend. Part of the In Depth series. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:00 pm in Trinity Chapel - The Bethany String Band, directed by Prof. Adrian Lo, presents a fall concert of music for strings and guest instrumentalists. Free. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:00 pm in Trinity Chapel - The Bethany Music Department presents the Fall Semester Honors Recital. Students enrolled in private music lessons audition for the privilege of performing in this recital. There will be selections for voice, keyboard, and instruments. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Christmas at Bethany tickets are available at blc.edu for or by calling the Fine Arts office at 344-7365. Concerts are daily at 4:00 pm in Trinity Chapel from Wed., Nov. 30 through Sun., Dec. 4, with the Concert Band playing pre-concert music starting at 3:45 pm. Tickets are free with a free will offering collected during the concert. BLC Position Open Accounts Payable Clerk / Receptionist (full-time support staff). Job description is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. 25

Peace Lutheran Church Capital Campaign Kickoff Meeting Sunday, November 20, 2016 Please join us between services to officially begin Peace s capital campaign. Our objective is to communicate the financial needs of Peace and engage our members to invest in the advancement of the Lord s Kingdom. Brian Koch, Capital Campaign Chair, will give an update of Peace s finances for the four months ended October 31, 2016. Todd Olsen, Construction Committee Chair, will give an update on the Building fund along with the goals required to successfully see our project through to completion. Chris and Elizabeth Harstad will give a tutorial on Peace s online giving tools. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to serving. Brian Koch Briankoch1962@yahoo.com 605-941-5521 Todd Olsen Tolsen66@gmail.com 507-304-1366 26