Christ the King Sunday Atonement Lutheran Church, ELCA 10 am Worship Service November 20, 2016
ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA 1980 Silver Lake Road NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 651.633.2240 www.atonementnb.org 10:00 AM Christ the King November 20, 2016 The Preparation for Worship The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. Weekly worship is the best place to practice what it means to be Christian. We gather to hear scripture, apply God s Word to our lives, pray together as a community, and eat at Christ s table. We are strengthened for lives of love and service throughout the week. There is no age requirement or developmental pinnacle. God invites everyone to participate fully in praise. If you have questions, we would love to get to know you more. If you are interested in joining Atonement, please contact the church office or ask an usher for a membership form. Atonement is Family Friendly Children are welcome at our worship services. Activity bags are available in the narthex and children s bulletins are available from the usher. Additionally, if you are in need of a Nursery, it is located in the Narthex. It is open to parents to use during the worship service. Ability to hear the service is available in both the Narthex and the Nursery. Gathering "Jesus, Messiah" - Carson/Tomlin/Cash/Reeves Worship Team Call to Worship (from Psalm 136) (Assembly stands) L: Let all the earth rejoice, the King of Love is with us. All: Praise to the King! Alleluia! L: It is the Lord, King of the Universe, who comes to our rescue and our support All: Praise to the King! Allelula! L: Jesus name reigns above all! All: Christ the King promises that today and forever, we will be with him in Paradise. Confession and Absolution Projected on the wall L: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen 2
L: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen L: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. All: Amen L: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. L: Most Merciful God, All: We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen L: In the mercy of Almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all of your sins, in the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: Amen. Greeting L: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you. 3
Kyrie page 184 This is the Feast page 187 Prayer of the Day L: Let us pray. Christ our Lord, and our King, You alone have the power of take on sin and death and destruction in this world and put everything under your love. Nothing is greater than your faithfulness. You rise and you call us to rise with you in paradise. Let us enter you gates with thanksgiving and praise, in Jesus holy name we pray. Amen. (Assembly is seated) Psalmody 46 The Word God speaks to us in scripture, preaching and song. Scripture Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6 L: Word of God. Word of Life. All: Thanks be to God! Scripture Reading Colossians 1:11-20 L: Word of God. Word of Life. All: Thanks be to God! Gospel Acclamation 4 page 171 & Projected on the wall Gospel Reading Luke 23:33-43 L: This is the Gospel of our Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Sermon and Congregational Vitality Survey Silence for reflection Pastor Peter Weston Miller Song: Beautiful Savior # 838 ELW
Prayers of the People Sharing of the Peace L: The peace of the Lord is with you always! All: And also with you! (Assembly is seated) We Offer Ourselves and Come to the Table God feeds us with the real presence of Jesus Christ. Offering "Be Still and Know" - Michael John Trotta Choir (Please sign the Welcome to Worship Pad during the Offering) Offertory Prayer and Thanksgiving for Stewardship (Assembly stands) L: Today is a day of celebration in our life together at Atonement. Today we remember that each and every one of us young and old is called by God in baptism to be stewards of justice, stewards of creation, stewards of peace, stewards of this family of faith. Stewards give from all aspects of their lives. Each of us has gifts to share. As we accept this call to be stewards, we each become a living example of Christ s gospel, proclaiming faith through all that we do and all that we give. As it is written in I Peter, Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. (I Peter 4:10) ALL: We thank you, Lord, and worship you with renewed gratitude. L: O God, you created us to love one another as Christ has loved us. We are concerned about all your children, those who live near us, and those who live far away. We are eager to participate in the work of the whole church and to further the ministry and service of this congregation. ALL: We are called to be your stewards. We thoughtfully shoulder our personal share of responsibility, and we pledge to witness to the Good News of Christ with our hearts and hands and voices. 5
L: We are confident in God s abundant love and care for us. ALL: We gladly give back to our Gracious God our whole lives, our time, our talents, and our financial resources. L: O God, throughout the ages you have challenged your people to step out in faith and follow you. You have put purpose and direction in the lives of your saints. We continue to set our feet on your pathway. Be our guide. Whisper in our ears when we need to make decisions. Hold us up if we start to stumble. May your Holy Spirit lead us in joyful song and fill us with eager anticipation. ALL: Amen. Holy Baptism of Brenna Solis Rosas page 227 ELW and projected on the wall Family, sponsors and children are invited to the front of the church Introduction L: God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the sacrament of baptism. The power of sin is put to death in this holy flood, and we are raised with Jesus Christ to a new life. We are united with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and sent out in mission for the life of the world. Presentation L: Steve and Shannon, as you present Brenna for baptism, you are entrusted with gifts and responsibilities: to live with her among God s faithful people, bring her to the word of God and the holy supper, and nurture her in faith and prayer, so that she may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace among all people Steve and Shannon do you promise to help Brenna grow in the Christian faith and life? Parent Response: I do 6
L: Juan and Kate, do you promise to nurture Brenna in the Christian faith, as you are empowered by God s Spirit, and to help her live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church? Sponsors Response: I do L: People of God, do you promise to support Brenna and pray for her in her new life in Christ? All: We do Renunciation of Evil L: As people of faith, we constantly live as sinners and saints. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God, the powers of this world that rebel against God, and the ways in which sin draw us away from God? All: We renounce them Invite Congregation to rise Profession of Faith L: With the whole church, let us confess our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed. Do you believe in God the Father? All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. L: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? All: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third, he rose again. He ascended into heaven, 7
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. L: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? All: 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. Thanksgiving at the Font L: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. L: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and you created the world by your loving Word, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the Red Sea you led your people Israel from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus death and resurrection you deliver us from the power of sin and death and set us free to live in you. Send your Holy Spirit upon these waters that they might be your sign of living water. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. All: Amen 8
Baptism L: Brenna Solis, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Laying on of Hands L: Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through these Spirit-filled waters you welcome your children, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain Brenna with the gift of your Holy Spirit and presence: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, and a spirit of joy, both now and forever. All: Amen Signing of the Cross L: Brenna, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. All: Amen Presentation of Gifts (certificates, prayer shawl, candle, baptismal shell) LAM: Jesus said I am the Light of the world, whoever follows me will have the light of Life. May your light shine before others that they too may give glory to God. Welcome L: Let us welcome the newly baptized, Brenna Solis Rosas. Applause Holy Communion Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are available upon request L: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. 9
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Words of Institution L: 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, Holy page 190 ELW L: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord and Savior took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples saying, Take and eat: This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Again, after supper he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Together, in this holy meal, we proclaim the Lord s coming, his death, and resurrection. ALL: Christ has died. Christ is Risen. Christ will come again. L: Gathered into one body through the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught: Lord s Prayer Projected on the wall 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. 10
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. Invitation to Communion L: Goodness is stronger than evil. Life is stronger than death. Taste the goodness and life of God. Songs during Communion Lamb of God page 191 ELW The King of Love My Shepherd Is # 502 ELW Jesus Shall Reign # 434 ELW Communion Blessing (Assembly remains seated) Post-Communion Prayer L: Let us pray. We come again to you, O God, giving you thanks that in this feast of mercy you have embraced us and healed us, making us one in the body of Christ. Go with us on our way. Equip us for every good work, that we may continue to give you thanks by embracing others with mercy and healing; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. All: Amen! We Go Into the World God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. Announcements and Invitation to Coffee Fellowship Sending Song Soon and Very Soon # 439 ELW Benediction L: Go into the world, renewed in hope and restored by God s vision. Go into the world to share God s grace and mercy. Go into the world and proclaim the Good News of what God has done for you in the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. 11
All: Amen! Dismissal L: Go in peace. Remember the poor. All: Thanks be to God! Postlude Reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license # 14009-LI Portions of the text is taken from Sundays & Seasons, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress 12
ANNOUNCEMENTS November 20, 2016 The Charitable Giving Team Message If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. ~ African proverb Baptism of Brenna Solis Rosas We rejoice today as Brenna Solis Rosas is brought to the Lord in the waters of Holy Baptism. Brenna s parents are Shannon and Steve Rosas and big sister, Azalea. Her sponsors are Juan Paez and Kate Williams. May they ever rejoice together in this sacramental gift of God s love! Stewardship, Estimated Giving, and Time and Talent forms TODAY Please complete and offer up your Estimated Giving and Time and Talent forms as we prayerfully discern our budget as a congregation, as well as all of the gifts we share as a church. THANK YOU for being so intentional as stewards personally, in your family life, as well as the stewardship and investment that we make together in God s spreading love here at Atonement. As you discern your gifts and talents, we are especially looking for Atonians to help lead our Atonement Care Team, Evangelism, Education, and Youth committees. These are all important ministry areas and collaboratively help plan the programming for the year. If you are interested in any of these areas, please mark it on your Time and Talent Form or talk to Pastor Peter. Mission Renewal and Congregational Vitality Survey TODAY! The Congregational Vitality Survey is the first step in the Mission Renewal Process through the St. Paul Area Synod. It s a way of listening and getting a sense of where God is calling Atonement in the it s ministry. The Synod recommends completing the survey during worship and has worked best during the message/sermon time. This way we get collect all of the responses and see the results in a timely manner. Everyone who is able is encouraged to answer the questions and reflect on their experience and spiritual involvement at Atonement. Thank you for your participation! SONShine Singers 11:30am TODAY Music Room - please meet in the Music Room at 11:30am following service for rehearsal. Poinsettia plants for Christmas Orders due November 20 TODAY The Altar Committee is ordering red, white and pink poinsettias for Atonement's Christmas season altar flowers. If you would like to purchase any plants to help beautify the sanctuary, please complete a form and return it along with a check to Carol Hoiby. Each plant is $9.50. Please make checks payable to Atonement Lutheran Church and mark the memo Christmas flowers. Dedications will be printed in the bulletin on Christmas Eve. Plants may be taken after the Christmas Eve service at 4:30pm. Forms are available at the information desk in the narthex. 13
December Newsletter submissions due - TOMORROW Submissions for the December Newsletter are due on Monday, November 21. Submissions that are not received by Tuesday morning are at risk of not being printed. ABC will be meeting on Monday, November 21 at 1pm at Lynn's. The book "Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd will be the subject for the discussion lead by Judy. Please contact Lynn Miller if you would like to attend. Calendar changes for this week. Happy Thanksgiving Office will be closed this week. Cheryl will be on vacation. No Wednesday Night Rehearsals due to Community Thanksgiving Eve service at Cross of Glory with all loose offering going to support the Community Support Center. Naddy s Mens Fellowship at R.J. Riches will not be gathering on Thursday, November 24. Game Day - will not be gathering for games on Thursday, November 24. See you on November 31! No Sunday School next Sunday, November 27 Community-wide Thanksgiving Eve Service at Cross of Glory Pie for EVERYONE! 11/23 7pm Please join Atonement, Abiding Savior, and Cross of Glory churches for a community worship service and fellowship time. The service theme will be In Every Situation giving thanks for what God has done for us wherever we are. All undesignated offerings and financial contributions will go to the Community Support Center and their work to build long-term financial sustainability for the people of New Brighton and Mounds View. We will also hear stories from their ministry. Join us! Christmas Program Mark your calendar The Sunday School Christmas program will be on Sunday, December 18. Parents, please mark your calendars for this day, as well as the dress rehearsal that will take place on Saturday, December 17 from 10am to NOON. 14
THIS WEEK AT ATONEMENT November 24 November 30 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at Cross of Glory Wednesday night Advent service 15
Serving Sunday November 20, 2016, at 10am Pastor Lay Assisting Minister Peter Weston Miller Steve Klaers Music Director Lector Shannon Rosas Lorna Schultz Accompanist Communion Servers Diane Lightbody Scott Carlson Greeters Bev Johnson Kerry Shoberg Curt Olson Ushers Lorna Schultz Nancy Jahnke & Tom Sawyer Coffee Fellowship Bonnie Anderson Meals on Wheels for November 24: Bonnie & Paul Anderson Serving Sunday November 27, 2016, at 10am Pastor Lay Assisting Minister Peter Weston Miller Scott Carlson Liturgist Lector Lisa Guptill Virginia Cahow Accompanist Communion Servers Diane Lightbody Virginia Cahow Greeters Helen Campeau Ron Evens & Carol Tilden Jackie Lundemo Ushers Carol Uecker Arlene Drier & Bea Laubach Coffee Fellowship TBD Meals on Wheels for December 1: Bonnie & Paul Anderson God Works Great Things Through Us Attending Last Sunday 86 2016 Actual General Fund Income $ 157,001 2016 Budgeted General Fund Income $ 174,190 Pastoral contact 612-387-7634 pastor@atonementlutheran-nb.org Office - Office@AtonementLutheran-NB.org 651-633-2240 Office hours Tues - Thurs - 9am-3pm 16