For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."

November 27, 2016 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 Adventures in Advent ~ Part 1 of 4 Sundays Prepare the Royal Highway 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 David Bernthal Teacher Jennifer Wiese Altar cloths are purple; the color of royalty signifies Christ s rule in His eternal Kingdom. Welcome to all! This week s focus: For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:21 Today s Divine Service Liturgy (how God serves us): As follows 704:1-4 752 701 704:5-6 Pre-Service Meditation Psalm 24 (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. 1 P a g e

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. ALL: Amen! OPENING HYMN: #704:1-4 [Red Hymnal] CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SINS We come before God recognizing that we are sinful and daily need His forgiveness. P: Heavenly and gracious Father, in Your presence there is fullness of joy. Yet we humble ourselves before You and admit our struggles with sin and evil. ALL: We have inherited a sinful nature that still plagues us. P: We do not always choose to walk on the paths of life that You give us; rather, often follow paths of our own choosing, paths that lead to the sorrows of those who run after another god. ALL: Father, we have regularly followed paths of sin, rebellion, and darkness. P: Hear our confessions of the heart as we acknowledge our selfcentered focus, our selfish thoughts, words, and deeds. Preserve me, O god, for in You I take refuge. ALL: You are my God; I have no good apart from You. P: It is good to take refuge in the Lord, for all those who repent of their sins and find their refuge in Him will know the fullness of joy that is in His presence. Be glad and rejoice today with all your being. The lines have fallen for you in pleasant places. Be assured that in Him your sins are forgiven, and you have fullness of joy here and in eternity. In the stead of Christ and by His command and authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: Amen! Oh LORD God; I have no good apart from you! II. OUR LORD SPEAKS TO US 1 ST SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ ISAIAH 35 After a long draught or famine what does the ground and vegetation look like? Isaiah prophecies about the coming glory of the LORD. When He comes, what will He bring? How will those who wait for Him react? 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will 2 P a g e

be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. 3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; 4 say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 7 The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. In the haunts where jackals once lay, grass and reeds and papyrus will grow. 8 And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. 9 No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there, 10 and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. 2 ND SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ ROMANS 1:16-20 The Apostle reminds us again that we have no excuse in following the Lord God. The power of the Gospel continues to share our lives in growing more in our understanding of the love of Christ. As we live by faith, we continue to prepare for our Lord s return! 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. 3 P a g e

OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ THE THIRD ARTICLE (SANCTIFICATION) The Third Article is a statement of faith about the work of the God the Holy Spirit. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified, and kept me in true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead and give to me and all believers in Christ eternal life. This is most certainly true. CHILDREN S SERMON 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 The Holy Baptism of Kobe Allen Siedschlag Son of Nathan and Brittney Since Holy Baptism centers on Jesus Christ and glorifies our Savior, please do not disrupt or distract by taking any pictures during the ceremony. Pictures are welcomed and encouraged after the service. Thank you! HYMN OF THE DAY: #752 [Tan Supplement] SERMON MINI-SERIES 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 Luke 17:20-25 (NKJV) 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 "nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of 4 P a g e

God is within you." 22 Then He said to the disciples, "The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. 23 "And they will say to you, 'Look here!' or 'Look there!' Do not go after them or follow them. 24 "For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day. 25 "But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. Adventures in Advent Advent 1 (11/27) Advent 2 (12/4) Advent 3 (12/11) Advent 4 (12/18) Prepare the Royal Highway On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers SERMON HYMN: #701 [Tan Supplement] III. 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 MEDITATION: PSALM 42 N. RADICHEL FOLLOWED BY THE OFFERING HYMN: [Red Hymnal #69:1,6] Arise, sons of the Kingdom! Our King is drawing near; Arise and hail with gladness, Our Savior now is here! All Christians, gather here! Your praise and honor bring Him Let glad hosannas sing Him; No other love compares! Oh, rich the gifts You bring us, Yourself made poor and weak! O Love beyond expression, That You for sinners seek! For this, O Lord, will we, Our joyous tribute bring You Our glad hosannas sing You, And ever grateful be! SPECIAL PRAYERS ~ GENERAL PRAYER ~ SAY LORD S PRAYER IV. 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 turn His face toward you and give you His peace. ALL: (spoken) Amen! CLOSING HYMN: #704:5-6 [Tan Supplement] 5 P a g e

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 Nov 27 Sun Usher Team #1: Lowell B, Reuel D, Rodney K, Tyler K, Alex S, John S Organist: Mrs. Fillmore / Counters: Don S, Alan K 9a S.S./Bible Study Judaism (300+ OT Prophecies of the Messiah) 10a Divine Service (1 st Sunday in Advent) 11a Building Committee (Overall Project Review, if Needed) 11a Church decorating immediately following the service Dec 2 Fri 1:30p 75ers Christmas Party Dec 4 Sun Usher Team #2: Don S, Pete A, Mark R, Don G, Gene M, Stuart P Organist: Mrs. Eserhut / Counters: Don S, Alan K 9a S.S./Bible Study Judaism (300+ OT Prophecies of the Messiah) 10a Divine Service (2 nd Sunday in Advent) UPCOMING DATES: Advent Services, Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 at 10:00am Dec 10 Sat 9-12p Christmas VBS Dec 13 Tue 6:30p LM Ladies Christmas Party Dec 18 Sun Christmas caroling (schedule coming soon) Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6:00pm Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:00am (No Bible Class) New Year s Eve, Saturday, Dec 31 at 6pm (with Holy Communion) New Year s Day, Sunday, Jan 1 at 10am (No Bible Class) GET LMNEWS TEXTED TO YOUR PHONE = Just Text LMNEWS to 84483 CHURCH CLEANERS will be needed for next year. Thank you very much for those who signed up here at the end and for everyone who helped keep the Lord s house clean throughout the year! PHOTO DIRECTORIES are now in your church mailbox! Please consider donating $5 for your directory to help cover the cost to print these. Thank you! CLC CALL NEWS - Rock of Ages Lutheran, Grand Rapids MI, has called the Rev. Timothy Wheaton, pastor of Living Word Lutheran, Blue Springs (Kansas City area) MO. He has returned the call. <> The Rev. Michael Gurath, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran, Phoenix AZ, has returned the call to Zion Lutheran, Lawrenceville GA. They have now called the Rev. Michael Wilke, pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran, Saginaw MI. <> The Rev. Todd Ohlmann, pastor of Faith Lutheran, Manchester MO, has accepted the call to become the full time CLC Visiting Missionary. <> Foreign Missionary Matthew Ude has accepted the call to Faith Lutheran, Markesan WI. <> St. Stephen Lutheran, Mountain View, and St. Stephen Lutheran, Hayward CA, have called the Rev. Luke Bernthal, pastor of Grace Lutheran, Valentine NE, Peace Lutheran, Mission, and St. Paul s Lutheran, White River SD. CLC Missionary Call - In a September call meeting of the Board of Missions chaired by our CLC President, Michael Eichstadt, a call was issued to Pastor Todd Ohlmann to become our CLC Visiting Missionary. After six weeks of prayerful deliberation, Pastor Ohlmann accepted that call. For this we give praise and thanks to the Lord of the harvest. Pastor Ohlmann will begin his service as CLC Missionary on January 1, 2017. We invite members of CLC congregations to 6 P a g e

attend a Commissioning service for Missionary Ohlmann at Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:00pm. As presented to our CLC Convention this summer, this call is unlike previous CLC Missionary calls. Missionary Ohlmann will be stationed here in the United States (the Ohlmann's plan to remain in the St. Louis area), but will spend approximately 6 months each year making regular visitations to our sister church bodies and developing contacts in foreign fields. In the months that he is stateside his duties will include visits to domestic subsidized congregations, correspondence with foreign affiliates and new contacts, continuing development of the Online Theological Studies website, assisting with the CLC Mission Helper Program, attending Board of Missions meetings in an advisory capacity, guest preaching, attending area delegate conferences, and any other opportunities the Board of Missions deems appropriate and necessary. The Board of Missions will be holding a special meeting on January 2-3, and working through Pastor Ohlmann's transition as chairman of the Board of Missions to serving the Board in an advisory capacity. We rejoice in the opportunities that are before us as a church body, and give thanks to the Lord for providing this new worker in the harvest of souls. We ask for your prayers on behalf of Missionary Ohlmann and his family as they continue their service to their Lord and ours in this new way. May the Lord's name be hallowed, His Kingdom come, and His will done! For more information on our CLC Missions check out our updated CLC website: http://lutheranmissions.org/ FRUITS OF FAITH LAST WEEK / FOR THE YEAR Bible Class 31 / Worship 107 LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN CONFESSION Budgetary ($3308 budgeted per week) Budgetary ($680 needed per week) $3118 LM General Budget $489 CLC General Budget Non-Budgetary NEXT Non-Budgetary $10 LM School $ ILC Student Aid Fund $ LM Student Aid Fund $20 ILC Building Fund $60 LM Debt Retirement $ ILC Improvement Fund $20 LM Maintenance & Improvements $10 Mission Development-(MDF) $57 LM Local Missions/Outreach $10/0 Project Kinship/Orphanage $70* LM Other: Future Fellowship Fund/AC $45 CLC Other: Foreign Memorial gift (Designated): *Delbert Horning $50 (LM AC) WEEK LM Budgetary $172,000(YTD Jan-Dec 45/52 wks) $116,021 LM Received $151,425 Budget $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000$125,000$150,000$175,000 CLC Budgetary $32,500 (YTD July-June 19/52 wks) CLC $10,159 Received $11,059 Budget $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 CHECK OUT OUR CLC MISSIONS SITE! LutheranMissions.org 7 P a g e

IN OUR PRAYERS If you are hospitalized, please let pastor know if you would like a visit! Hospitalized: Verdelle Manowske was graciously called by the Lord to Himself on November 12. Shut-ins: Pearl Becker (N6329 Colonial Dr), Evelyn Chase (Lutheran Home), Jim Fillmore (1100 Blue Cottage Lane), 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), Bob Salter (St. Francis #119), Dorothy Schmolesky (101 Western Ave #311-A), Jim Steffen (N8652 Linden Beach Rd), Leah Wirkus (St. Peter s Place), Ruth Woller (Harvest Home, Howards Grove) TODAY S BUILDING COMMITTEE WALK THROUGH WITH YOU! Overview if needed (meet with one of the building committee members if you have any comments or questions: Eric W, Mike S, Chris, S, Dave B, Pastor) The Building Committee is asking and encouraging all of our members again to give final input and comments on the design plans for the remodel. Each Sunday we have and will be presenting our recommendations of the details for specific areas of the project remodel. We are asking that you would take a little time after the service to come do the walk through with us and carefully look at the blueprints. Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Please plan to attend! 11/6 - Congregational Meeting #1 - Kitchenette & Restrooms Review 11/13 - Congregational Meeting #2 - Worship Area Plan Review 11/17 - Contractor Pre-Bid Meeting 11/20 - Congregational Meeting #3 - Entrance Vestibule & Lobby Review 11/27 - Congregational Meeting #4 - Overall Project Review if Needed 12/6 - Contractor Bids Due (Extended to 12/6 to give them more time) 12/7 6:45p Building Committee Meeting to Review Bids 12/11 - Prospective Meeting Date for Special Voters Meeting 8 P a g e